Today's the last chance to visit annual reno show

Today and Sunday are the last two days of the Kitchen Bath and Renovation Show at the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg. The show runs today from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. If Friday's . . .

Posted: 2015-01-10

Diligence key to keeping furnace vents clear

Question: I was wondering if you could give me some advice on the proper way to resolve snow buildup over my high-efficiency furnace exhaust and intake vents. The vents come out of the foundation about 14 inches (35.5 centimetres) above . . .

Posted: 2015-01-10

No need to ever purchase dish soap again

QUESTION: I have asthma and am trying to make household cleaners out of products that do not contain perfume. I recently made laundry detergent that seems to be very successful. I used washing soda, borax and soap granules, but left . . .

Posted: 2015-01-10

Power trip

Plug in to amp up DIY renovations

What tools are required by DIY renovators who want to do small repairs and upgrades to their homes?When asked this question by a friend, it seemed to me the answer was straightforward: a 20-ounce framing hammer, a roofing hammer, an . . .

Posted: 2015-01-10

A white oasis need not be boring

With all of the hustle and bustle of the holidays just passed, you may need to create a serene oasis in your home to get over the stress. A white-on-white palette is calming and subdued and easy on the eyes. . . .

Posted: 2015-01-10

Sold: Jan. 10

Sold-Offered for Jan. 10, 2015 NOTE-Photos are in FP Homes inbox, email subject mistaken as JAN 20 Sold...   OFFERED: Niakwa Park ADDRESS: 22 Iroquois Bay ASKING PRICE: $374, 900 TAXES: $2, 738.06 SQUARE FOOTAGE: 1, 280 BEDROOMS: 4 BATHROOMS: 2 LOT SIZE: 65 x 100 LISTING AGENT: Mark Pernitsky, Century 21 . . .

Posted: 2015-01-10

Sage Creek

If you're a young professional couple or a couple with young children, finding a move-up home isn't an easy task. In many instances, two conflicting factors come into play: affordability and space. On the one hand, there's the need to stay . . .

Posted: 2015-01-10

Dated dandy in Woodhaven

Meticulously maintained two-storey on treed lot screams potential

There's one certainty about any resale home: It's not going to be perfect.Consequently, when you buy a home -- in this case, a home that would be considered a move-up home -- you need to look at the bigger picture. . . .

Posted: 2015-01-10

The dirt on successful gardening

Good soil key to growing healthy plants

What are you planning to do differently in your garden this year?With the start of a new year, most gardeners envision a new and better way of doing things. Whether you are fuelled by frustration because of underperforming plants or . . .

Posted: 2015-01-03

Start your reno at the kitchen and bath show

It's January and that means it's time for the annual Kitchen Bath and Renovation Show, running from Jan. 9 to 11 at the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg. This show has always kicked off the new year in style for home . . .

Posted: 2015-01-03